as in gun
a portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
will need a permit to carry a firearm
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Recent Examples of firearm
The New York law specifically restricts retailers from selling or shipping toy guns that are black, dark blue, silver or aluminum and look too much like real firearms.
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
Prosecutors said at the scene authorities recovered chicken wire, ballistic helmets, body armor, night vision goggles, a saw and photos of the victim with a firearm pointed at his head.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Children do not have a right to access alcohol, tobacco, drugs, firearms, automobiles, pornography, obscenity or any other dangerous material and public libraries have no obligation to provide it to them.
—Opinion Staff, Oc Register, 27 May 2025
Clyde cited taxes on firearm purchases as part of his reasoning.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2025
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
Prosecutors said at the scene authorities recovered chicken wire, ballistic helmets, body armor, night vision goggles, a saw and photos of the victim with a firearm pointed at his head.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Children do not have a right to access alcohol, tobacco, drugs, firearms, automobiles, pornography, obscenity or any other dangerous material and public libraries have no obligation to provide it to them.
—Opinion Staff, Oc Register, 27 May 2025
Clyde cited taxes on firearm purchases as part of his reasoning.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firearm
gun
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In the 200-meter dash, Bednarek controlled the race from the gun, making his competitors work hard to catch him coming around the turn.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Ceja reportedly pulled out a gun and shot Joss before fleeing.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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“Firearm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firearm. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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